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Dogs are well-known for their loyalty and being excellent companions in our daily lives. As dog owners, we also ensure our dogs’ well-being as well, such as feeding them the right food and … more

By LEO WILSON | 9/9/20

Bailey’s surgery went very well, thanks to the donation of her new friend, Nina.

Life-saving donor

Illness does not take a holiday. Illness does not plan to come when it is convenient for the patient, the nurse, or the doctor. Physicians as well as veterinarians must accept that while our … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 9/9/20

Include pets in fire safety plans

If you have a fire escape plan in place for your home, you’re steps ahead of many Americans. According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 30 percent of American households have … more

8/12/20

It is extremely important to be sure that all livestock receive proper vaccinations prior to having surgery—especially their yearly immunizations.

Prevention is key

Illness comes at all times, no matter in the middle of the night, on a holiday, or in a major storm. A phone call came in at 3:50 a.m. Monday morning from a very upset woman regarding her … more

By JOSEPH A. D’ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 8/12/20

GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center bids farewell to Lobo.

Beloved GAIT horse passes away

MILFORD, PA — With heavy hearts, the board, staff, volunteers and program participants of GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center recently bid farewell to Lobo, a beloved member of GAIT’s … more

7/8/20

Mason is a trooper; today, he’s doing extremely well, back to his normal life.

Dog fight

ROCK HILL, NY — Emergencies are difficult for everyone involved. A few weeks ago, that was certainly the case. My office received a phone call from one of our clients regarding her dog, Mason. … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 7/8/20

Rabbits are amazing pets

As we humans face a pandemic of our own, the world’s rabbits face a similar danger (read about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Virus here). A slim saving grace, rabbits kept inside homes have a lower risk … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ and VERONICA DAUB | 6/10/20

Rabbits under threat

REGION — As humans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, rabbits are dying of their own devastating plague. Highly contagious, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, virus type 2 (RHDV2), has mainly been … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 6/10/20

Feral cat management

Ownerless cats may look the same, but there is a difference between a stray and a feral cat. A feral cat is one that is born and raised in the wild with little or no human contact. A stray cat is one … more

By JOSEPH A. D’ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 6/10/20

Home grooming tips for your dog or cat

Everyone is suffering from COVID-hair, including our pets! If you are going to partake in any home grooming of your dog or cat, it is important that you follow a couple key tips. If you are ever in … more

By JOSEPH A. D’ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 5/13/20

Ramona Jan feeds Bosco his homemade dinner.

Can’t find your pet’s usual food?

The empty shelves are hard to miss. No, not the ones in the paper products aisle—I mean the pet food. The canned food Wombat likes isn’t there. Beauregard’s bag … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/13/20

A tool to save all shelter pets

(NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE, INC.) — The lives of nearly 733,000 cats and dogs could be saved with the help of caring humans and an innovative web-based platform introduced recently by … more

4/8/20

While we have not identified the virus spreading from animal to human, it is important to follow proper safety and sanitary protocols. If you are working with farm animals or in shelters, follow proper personal protective gear guidelines including wearing gloves and washing your hands thoroughly.

Coronavirus cautions for pet owners

In the past few weeks, the Coronavirus pandemic has flooded newsfeeds and shaken the world’s economy. We are seeing the continued ripple effects of the virus as it spreads here in the United … more

By Joseph A. D’Abbraccio, D.V.M. | 3/11/20

Wally’s health improves after first round of stem cell therapy.

Old dogs can walk

Animals age much faster than people do; because of that, their joints can certainly sustain some severe damages and stresses. One of the many struggles with the aging process is that the mind is … more

By JOSEPH A. D’ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 2/12/20

Marijuana toxicity in dogs and cats

Inappropriate ingestion of marijuana in animals is becoming a more common occurrence in veterinary medicine. With the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana in some states, plus the … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 1/8/20

Holiday plate cleaners

During the holidays, pet parents and house guests appear more susceptible to the alluring look on the face of the family cat or dog as they gaze at your leftovers. All too often, people try … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO | 12/11/19

Tylenol—not so safe for dogs

It is Friday night and your dog comes in from its evening walk, and all of a sudden your dog is limping on its back right leg. You take a closer look, thinking maybe something is stuck in its pads. … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 11/13/19

Rabies virus

Nearly two weeks ago, there was a stray kitten that had tested positive for rabies after biting its foster owner in Sullivan County, NY. Rabies is a devastating viral disease that affects mammals, … more

By JOSEPH A. D'ABBRACCIO, D.V.M. | 10/9/19

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